5th September 2022

3 Top tips on how to find & secure your next home

Written by Sam
Posted in About Us, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

You can spend hours looking at properties online, but are you looking in all the right places? Given the current property market you may… Read More

23rd August 2022

Top 5 reasons to speak to a mortgage advisor

Written by Sam
Posted in About Us, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

When it comes to taking out a mortgage or remortgaging your property, speaking to your bank might seem like a logical, natural first step to… Read More

5th August 2022

Bank of England scraps mortgage affordability test

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Markets, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed, Small Business

These exciting headlines have been filling our newsfeeds the last few days, but what does this change actually mean for new borrowers? Surely lenders won’t… Read More

29th July 2022

How to get a Self Employed mortgage

Written by Sam
Posted in Accountancy, Buy-to-Let, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Self Employed, Small Business

In this article we’ll explain some key considerations around getting a mortgage if you are self-employed, and offer some top tips to help you prepare. Read More

14th July 2022

How does Right to Buy work?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property

If you’re currently renting a property from the council, local authority or housing association, and have aspirations of owning your home, then the Right to… Read More

9th June 2022

5 tips which could improve your credit score

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages

Having a good credit score can have a huge impact on your chances of being approved for a mortgage.  A good credit score can help… Read More

6th June 2022

Help to buy is ending, when do I need to apply?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property

What is Help-To-Buy? Help to buy is an ‘equity loan’ of up to 20% of the property value outside of London and up to 40%… Read More

26th May 2022

What’s the difference between Freehold, Leasehold & Share of Freehold?

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Markets, Mortgages, Property

You’ll have probably seen these on a property listing.  If you’ve ever wondered what it all means, here’s a brief explanation Freehold If you… Read More

5th May 2022

I take cash through my business – can I get a mortgage?

Written by Sam
Posted in Accountancy, First Time Buyers, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed, Small Business

Despite the huge push for card-only payments since the COVID-19 pandemic, taking cash is still the norm for many businesses and amongst the self-employed, particularly… Read More

28th April 2022

Three creative ways to get on the property ladder if you don’t have enough income or deposit

Written by Sam
Posted in First Time Buyers, Lifestyle, Mortgages, Property, Self Employed

Is the perception that aspiring young homeowners can’t get on the property ladder always correct? It’s no secret that here in the UK property prices… Read More